Federal College of Agric Ibadan Shut Over Students’ Unrest

September 1, 2017
Federal College of Agric Ibadan Shut Over Students’ Unrest

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The Federal College of Agriculture in Ibadan, Oyo State, has been shut down by the management, reports reaching us indicate.

Our correspondent gathered that the institution was put under lock and key following protest by students of the school.

It was gathered that the students alleged management of the institution of not addressing their plights.

Specifically, the students claimed that authorities of the college have failed to give them electricity as well as their log books, ID cards and white coats.

Speaking on the matter, President of the Student Union Government (SUG) of the school, Mr Dayo Adeoye, said efforts to resolve the issues amicable have failed.

“Most of our stalites have not been given their ID cards, we only enjoy electricity for three hours per day and the management has failed to make this better,” he said.

It was gathered that when the students kicked against these, the school authorities closed down the institution.

As at the time of filing this report, Business Post could not reach the school’s Provost, Dr Babajide Adelekan, for his reaction.

Modupe Gbadeyanka

Modupe Gbadeyanka is a fast-rising journalist with Business Post Nigeria. Her passion for journalism is amazing. She is willing to learn more with a view to becoming one of the best pen-pushers in Nigeria. Her role models are the duo of CNN's Richard Quest and Christiane Amanpour.

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